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Exploring Jaipur City Palace

Jaipur City Palace is a fusion of Indian, Rajput and Mughal architectural styles with some European influences. The beauty and opulence of the palace complex are praiseworthy. It is an ensemble of courtyards, gardens and buildings. Sawai Jai Singh II built the Jaipur City Palace between 1729 and 1732, with subsequent rulers adding new structures. […]

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Elephanta Caves, Mumbai

A one-hour ferry boat ride from Mumbai can take you to the Elephanta caves located on the Elephanta or Gahrapuri Islands or the City of Caves. Away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, one is metaphorically transported back in time to 600 A.D. when these Hindu caves devoted to lord Shiva were constructed.

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Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi

Delhi, the historic city and capital of India, has seen the rule of several dynasties, each of which has left its impressions on the city. The Mughals, in particular, have left a plethora of impressive structures like forts, tombs, mosques and several others. Delhi is where the old and new co-exist. The parliamentary buildings, the

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Exploring Agra Fort

The two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Agra are the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. The Agra Fort, despite its magnificence and brilliance, has always been in the shadow of its more illustrious sibling, the Taj Mahal, which receives more footfalls. But do pay a visit to the Agra Fort and the numerous structures within

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